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Tennesseans’ economic worries transcend political party, Vanderbilt poll finds

Anxiety over the cost of living has risen in Tennessee since President Donald Trump took office, according to a Vanderbilt University poll released Thursday.

On the cusp of reform, advocates for Tennessee’s domestic violence victims are left waiting again

For years, advocates for victims of domestic violence have been pushing for a relatively small change that would close a big loophole.

NashVillager Podcast: Deadly fog

What has Tennessee done to make sure the nation’s deadliest car wreck never happens here again? Plus, the local news for December 11, 2025.

Tennessee prison barbed wire

Judge orders release of Tennessee execution records

A court ordered the Tennessee Department of Correction to release a cache of execution records, but it’s unclear whether the agency will have to comply.

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Politics

Tennesseans’ economic worries transcend political party, Vanderbilt poll finds

Nashville housing orgs in limbo after federal government abruptly reverses funding decision

‘We’re at war’: Nashville court increases security after U.S. Rep. Ogles’ comments

Dan Duffy uses a tractor to plant soybeans on land he farms with his brother on April 28, 2025 near Dwight, Illinois.

Trump administration announces $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers

Environment

Boring Company president appears ‘flippant’ on Nashville’s water, geology and construction safety, official warns

Tennessee has 60 data centers. Nashville probably has more than you think.

Tennessee sees 8 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in first half of 2025

Tennessee protected 7,400 acres of ‘river swamp.’ The public will be able to visit.

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Health Care

Full SNAP benefits should be available to Tennesseans by Thursday

Empty EBT card? Nashville Farmers Market will still match your spending

Tennessee gives food banks $5M, as SNAP recipients wait for benefits

Nashville finds first measles case since 2005 as vaccine exemptions gain popularity

Criminal Justice

On the cusp of reform, advocates for Tennessee’s domestic violence victims are left waiting again

Tennessee prison barbed wire

Judge orders release of Tennessee execution records

Lisette Monroe lost her beloved sister to murder. She hopes an execution will bring some peace

Tennessee law protects lethal drug seller identities. A judge will decide how broad that secrecy is.

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